The Regency Room at the Williamsburg Inn received the top ranking from myself and other judges for the annual Platinum Plate Awards handed out by Coastal Virginia Magazine (formerly Hampton Roads Magazine).

Executive Chef Travis Brust is a “culinary powerhouse — larger than life in stature and grasp of cuisine — his passion is evident bite-after-bite,” wrote Food and Wine Editor Patrick Evans-Hylton.

Also among the top 10 winners ranked by myself and other judges were two other Williamsburg restaurants, Fat Canary and Blue Talon Bistro.

The rest of the Top 10 standouts were Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas and Stove — The Restaurant in Portsmouth, Harper’s Table in Suffolk, and five Virginia Beach places: Terrapin, Salacia Prime Seafood and Steaks Restaurant, Swan Terrace, Zoe’s Restaurant and Coastal Grill.